REVIEW: Skin Food Olive Mask! [ SPONSORED ]

Hello again my lovies. I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day! I spent my weekend with my family & then went back down to Louisiana to spend Saturday evening/Sunday morning with my BFF for her birthday. It really was fun!

Today, I'll be reviewing Skin Food's Olive Mask sponsored by Momomango!

The label is made out of this really pretty green paper that is held around the top of the container with a thread rubber band with the information on it. Super cute packaging for  sure. I love the printed olives around the edges of the paper label.

The cap is also printed with the name of the mask. It's a plastic lid that twists off.

A matte tan colored lid. It feels smooth. As you can see, the container is glass. It's quite heavy, too.

[ DESCRIPTION ]

SKINFOOD Olive Mask

A mask pack that is applied thinly and keeps moisture onto the skin to relieve severe dryness, flakiness and puffiness with Spanish Olive Oil.

Spanish Olive Oil : The oil pressed from olives from sunny Mediterranean area is enriched with vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids.

To Use : Apply an ample amount onto the face and massage gently, focusing on area where more dead skin cells have piled up. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Some information about Spanish Olive Oil :

Olive oil is super rich in vitamins & antioxidants with help in the neutralizing of free radicals [ atoms that oxidize & help aging ] which is damaging to your skin. It's high in healthy fats. Olive Oil is a wonderful moisturizer. It improves the elasticity of your skin and prevents dryness.

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Carprylic/Carpric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Sucrose, Butrospermum, Parkii ( Shea Butter ), Euphorbia Cerifera ( Cadelilla ) Wax, Sorbitan Laurate, Octyldodedeth-25, Decyltertradeceth-25, Beeswax, peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Olea Eurpaea ( Olive ) Fruit Oil, Persea Cratissima ( Avocado ) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Water, Butylparaben, CI 42090, CI 15985, Parfum.

So along with the Spanish Olive Oil, we have, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, & Macadamia Oil. All wonderful for your skin.

Upon opening the container, there is a protective lid to ensure that there is no mess when storing the product. You can also see how green this mask actually is.

Just a small swatch of the mask onto my hand. It definitely smells really earthy, very much like an olive would. There is no strong perfumes. If you're not into earthy smells, then you probably won't like the smell of this mask.

Upon giving the mask a rub into my skin, I noticed that there were little grains in this mask for exfoliation. I don't think I would just call this a mask. It's more of an exfoliating mask. 

When I use this mask, I like to make sure my skin is clean & dry & apply this mask when I feel my skin needs that extra boost in moisture. I apply it all over my face, lightly exfoliate for 2-3 minutes, then leave for another 10 if the moisture is needed.  I really do like how moisturized my skin was after rinsing this off. I used a brush to apply this mask & I noticed that even with washing, the mask was hard to wash out without more than one washing.

It's super oily, so for those with already oily skin, I do not recommend this product for you.

If you have combo skin like me, I wouldn't leave it on for very long.

If you have dry skin, I HIGHLY recommend buying this mask!

My only issue with this mask was that it made this skin around my nose itch after awhile of leaving it on. It may have been that my nose is a typically dry part of my face, but that was the only spot on my face that did this. 

4/5

I enjoy this mask, especially when I haven't washed my face in a day or so & can feel how dry my skin has become. The added exfoliate factor is pretty cool. It's labeled as a mask, but also seems to double as a mask. I just wish this mask wouldn't make my skin itch around my nose. The scent doesn't bother me either, but I don't know what Olives actually smell like without being pickled. :P

If you'd like to try this out :

Momomango.com - Skin Food Olive Mask - USD $21.99.

Along with this mask, there are other mask similar to this one that I would love to try out. They all come in these super cute containers!

I hope you've enjoyed this review.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

LUBYOU

[ DISCLAIMER ] This product was sent to me from Momomango for review purposes. All thoughts & opinions are 100% my own.

REVIEW: BRTC Perfect BB Toner! [ SPONSORED ]

Hello my lovies. So, some big news! I made another big move. This time, I'm staying with

my parents until Honey is able to get himself a better paying job. I think it'll be nice [ I'm already having ideas of how I'll decorate the room xD ]! It's been a bit overwhelming, but it's going to be worth it in the end.

Today, I'll be reviewing another sponsored product sent to me by Momomango! This is BRTC's Perfect BB Toner!

This multi-purpose essence/toner is said to:

1. Help with Oil Control.

2. Tighten Pores.

3. Whiten Complexion.

4. Moisturize.

All the information in Korean. The top little box states this is "Dermatologist Test Completed" which does make me feel safe about using this product.

[ DESCRIPTION ]

Essence combined with multi-function toner.

Perfect BB Toner

Skin balance control, whitening, pore tightening, moisture and soothing care that helps create a luxurious and smooth skin.

[ HOW TO USE ]

Method of Usage:

After cleansing with the Perfect BB remover, apply Perfect BB Toner on the entire face avoiding the eyes. Or take a proper amount of Perfect BB Toner on the cotton pad and wipe the face. Day and Night Use.

You get 150ml of product.

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Water, Butylene, Glycol, Clycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Arbutin, Phenoxyethanol, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia [ Lavender ] Extract, Chamomila Recututita [ Matricaria ] Flower/Leaf Extract, Methyl Paraben, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated castor oil, Coffea Arabica [ Coffee ] Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius [ Safflower ] Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Diosproys Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera [ Grape ] Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Allantoin, Xanthan Cum, PEG-180, Gluconolatone, Dipotassium Clycyrrhizate, Fragrance CI 17200, CI 42090.

The main ingredients of this toner is Arbutin, Tannin Complex, & Blue Complex.

ARBUTIN is a glycoside, extracted from the bearberry plant & is used for it's use in prohibiting melanin, which is what gives your skin it's distinctive color. The ARBUTIN in this toner is used to lighten & brighten the skin.

TANNIN COMPLEX is a naturally occurring polyphenol that works as the astringent in this toner to cleanse the skin of any impurities.

I couldn't find any information on the BLUE COMPLEX in this toner.

The toner comes in a slim, blue container with a blue cap. It's a bit tall as well, not ideal for traveling, but I haven't experienced any issues when traveling.

The back of the container also has the Dermatologist Test Completed print as well as some information in Korean.

The product dispenses out of a push pump, which makes things tons easier. It's very controlled & easy to pump the product out. Two pumps of this is perfect for my entire face.

You can't quite tell here, but when you look closely before using the toner, once it's dispensed, you can see it has a blue tint to it. 

This toner sinks into the skin very fast & easy!

I've never used an essence/toner before starting to use this one. I really enjoy using this product. I've really seen an improvement in the way my skin looks & feels. Sometimes, I feel I could just get away with using this & a facial cream during the day. I find this has really regulated my oil product in my T-zone. It doesn't dry my skin out so much that I feel I have to put creams on my skin directly after applying this. Since it has the essence in this toner as well, it's makes my skin soft & hydrated right away! My skin also seems much more better looking in terms of my skin tone. The toner has also made it look very bright & pretty!

I apply it buy pumping two pumps into the palm of my hand & rubbing my hands together then to pat the essence/toner onto my face. A fresh feeling is felt on application & this toner also smells very fresh, a smell similar to apples.

What I also really like about this toner is how much I don't need to use & how much I still have left since starting use. I haven't even made it to the halfway mark of use yet, & I use this religiously day & night. 

I have no issues with this product at all. I'm very happy I was allowed to review this. 

5/5

I plan to keep use of this product since I don't have anything else that is like this product or compares to what it has done for my face.

If you'd like to try this out for yourself:

Momomango.com - BRTC Perfect BB Toner - $ 29.99.

I highly recommend buying this if you feel like you need a jump start into your skin care regime. This is perfect for anyone who wants a product that benefits the skin in more way than one.

I hope you've enjoyed this review!

Hope you have a wonderful day <3

lubyou

-mickee

[ DISCLAIMER ] This product was sent to me from Momomango for review purposes. All thoughts & opinions are 100% my own.

REVIEW: Innisfree Almond Sugar Scrub! [ SPONSORED ]

Hello my lovies. Hope you all have had a wonderful weekend. Again, I didn't do much with my weekend besides relax at home & rest while I have the chance. I'm going to review another sponsored product sent to me by Momomango today! So let's jump right into the review.

I had wondered how this product would be for awhile & finally have a good overall feel for how this product works. 

Let's talk about how the packaging is 100% recycled paper. I've noticed with the Innisfree products I've purchased, they come in these types of boxes. Super eco-friendly & ready to be recycled once you're done with the box. The writing on the  box is also used with Soy Ink, so it's even better for the environment. Innisfree is doing something right!

I didn't find any description in English on the packaging, however I found a picture with an English description as well as the ingredient list!.

[ DESCRIPTION ]

innisfree almond sugar scrub

This hypoallergenic scrub exfoliates unnecessary dead skin cells with almond and sugar.

[ DIRECTIONS ]

After cleansing and before wiping water from your face, apply an appropriate amount and massage for 2~3 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. ( Use 1~2 times per week. )

[ INGREDIENTS ] 

Water, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis ( Sweet Almond ) Seed Meal, Polyethylene , Orchid Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Powder, Allantoin, Hydroxethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Asrylate*Crosspolymer, Xantham Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Clyceryl Cayrrhizate, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Methyllsothiazolnone, Fragrance (Parfum).

Sorry if they are a bit misspelled!

They container of the almond sugar scrub is a plastic, dark container with a metal twist cap. It's sturdy. The container was smaller than I had anticipated, but there is a lot of scrub inside there & you do not need to use a lot.

Here's the back of the label, all in Korean.

On the metal lid is the type of scrub, both in English & Korean. The sticker also hold the lid to the container to ensure that no one has been in the container to contaminate the actual scrub.

There is also a clear inner lid so they scrub doesn't get the lid messy.

As you see here, the scrub looks really creamy as a little sticky looking. It sticks to my finger, but isn't very sticky. It's held together quite well.

This is what the almond scrub looks outside of the container. Unfortunately, the scrub doesn't come with a spatula, but that doesn't always bother me. I either use one I have on hand or use clean fingers.

Here's a little information about almonds & how the are very beneficial to your skin:

- They contain several kinds of Paula Flavonoids, nigerian, catechins.

- They cleanse your body & also eliminate toxins that are bad for your skin.

- A major source of vitamin E & other vital nutrients that are good for you & your skin.

- They also reduce wrinkles & fine lines for a more youthful looking face.

- Can actually help cure problems areas on your face such as acne, white heads & black heads.

With that said, Almonds are extremely beneficial for your body & your skin!

The scrub is composed of what seems to be an almond base with other added ingredients. The brown specks you see are actual ground up almonds. You don't quite see the sugar, but you can feel it. Sugar is a wonderful exfoliate added along with the ground up almonds.

I imagined the scrub would have more of a sweeter almond scent, like almond cake or something sweet like that. However, it smells like pure ground almond. I've constantly thought about adding a few drops of an all natural almond oil or something that smells like sweet almonds that still would be beneficial to the skin. The smell, I was able to get over. It's not a problem at all. Smells very earthy. So those of who you who don't particularly like to slather your face with sweet smelling anything, you definitely need to look into getting this scrub.

Upon using the scrub, I could tell it wasn't a very harsh scrub. It's very delicate on the skin, but provides enough scrub action to properly get the dead skin that has been laying there on your face, so this is good for people with very sensitive skin.

As a test, I washed my face & used this directly after before I took a bath to see how well it the scrub would be on my face after use without immediately having to apply toners or lotions. My skin felt very clean, but didn't feel as if it was so tight that I had to apply my skin care right away. My skin also appears to look much cleaner & also feels nice & clean. Soft to the touch as well. 

I used this on my hand & you can see how soft & nice the skin looks. The skin around the area I scrubbed also looks a bit different, as if I had scrubbed off the dead layer & allowed the healthy skin to shine through. 

I'm really happy to have this product in my daily cleansing regime. I do have to use another means of scrub, like a wash cloth or a face scrubber, since my face tends to flake more if I don't, but I won't be taking off points for that bc I knew this scrub wasn't going to be super harsh on my skin. I like how this is a hypoallergenic product since I am a person that suffers with certain allergies. 

5/5

I now use this every day. I actually mix this in with my current cleanser to have a chocolate & almond cleanser/scrub & I love the way the smell together. Smells like a freshly opened package of almond chocolate! It's also quicker for me to do so since I don't have all the time in the world with little man running around :).

Unfortunately, Momomango doesn't seem to be carrying this scrub on their website anymore, or they are currently out of stock. I have done a search for this product, but only have come up with Amazon listings & I'm sure eBay will have it as well. I'm not sure of the reasoning. If you can find this anywhere, I DEFINITELY recommend you to pick this product up ASAP.

I hope you've enjoyed this review!

Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

Stay positive! <3

lubyou

-mickee

[ DISCLAIMER ] This product was sent to me from Momomango for review purposes. All thoughts & opinions are 100% my own.